A woman is fighting for her life after a crash on the A90 which left five others seriously injured.

The two-car collision happened at around 6pm on Wednesday near the Toll of Birness in Aberdeenshire.

A 66-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries and an 18-year-old woman is in a critical condition.

Two men and a woman, all aged 18, and a 70-year-old man suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.

They are being treated at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Sergeant Peter Henderson said: "Our thoughts at this difficult time are with those involved and their families.

"An investigation into the collision is under way.

"In order to help establish what happened, I would urge anyone who may have seen either of the vehicles prior to the collision, or who saw the incident and has not yet come forward, to contact police on 101 as soon as possible."